London open: FTSE falls on Fed minutes and Chinese data
21st Nov 2013 08:39
- Fed to wind down QE in 'coming months' - Chinese PMI slows - UK car manufacturing up - Nikkei at six-month high techMARK 2,629.93 +0.14% FTSE 100 6,652.29 -0.43% FTSE 250 15,181.11 +0.02% The FTSE fell early on, as investors digested the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting, which rev
Read moreLondon pre-open: Fed minutes to dampen sentiment
21st Nov 2013 07:29
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around 21 points lower than yesterday's close of 6,681.08, after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting seemed to suggest that the central bank might be moving closer to tapering. More specifically, the fact that for the first time the Fed inclu
Read moreJohnson Matthey revenue surges 31 per cent
21st Nov 2013 07:05
- Strong first-half on catalysts demand - Final quarter to be hit by expiry of Anglo American Platinum contract - Dividend lifted 10 per cent Speciality chemicals company Johnson Matthey reported a robust set of half-year results, powered by a strong performance in Emission Control Technologies ah
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Burberry bombs as CEO announces departure plans
15th Oct 2013 14:36
High-end luxury brand Burberry dropped today after the surprise exit of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Angela Ahrendts and appointment of Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey. Ahrendts is to leave the company in mid-2014 and move to Apple to take up a newly created position. The news came as the
Read moreLondon close: Markets rise despite debt-ceiling uncertainty
14th Oct 2013 16:49
Markets finished at their highest levels in two and a half weeks on Monday despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US debt ceiling, as a deal to raise the borrowing limit still remains elusive. The FTSE 100 finished 20.46 points higher at 6,507.65, its best level since September 27th when i
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Johnson Matthey tops leaders after upgrade
14th Oct 2013 14:37
The share price of chemicals group Johnson Matthey jumped on Monday after the stock was upgraded by JPMorgan Cazenove from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. The US bank hiked its target price for the shares from 2,800p to 4,000p, saying that it sees "major potential from a swathe of new global industrial c
Read moreBroker tips: Johnson Matthey, SABMiller, Escher
14th Oct 2013 12:10
The share price of chemicals group Johnson Matthey jumped on Monday morning after the stock was upgraded by JPMorgan Cazenove from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. The US bank hiked its target price for the shares from 2,800p to 4,000p, saying that it sees "major potential from a swathe of new global in
Read moreLondon midday: Markets pause on US stalemate, mixed Chinese data
14th Oct 2013 11:28
Markets paused at a two-week high on Monday as investors refrained from building as concerns over the US debt ceiling and mixed data from China weighed on risk appetite. London's benchmark FTSE 100 was trading with small gains by midday after finishing Friday's session at 6,483.79, its highest clos
Read moreBroker snap: Johnson Matthey upgraded to 'overweight' by JPMorgan
14th Oct 2013 09:28
The share price of chemicals group Johnson Matthey jumped on Monday morning after the stock was upgraded by JPMorgan Cazenove from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. The US bank hiked its target price for the shares from 2,800p to 4,000p, saying that it sees "major potential from a swathe of new global in
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
14th Oct 2013 08:46
Admiral Group: JP Morgan cuts target price from 1122p to 1022p maintaining an underweight rating. Balfour Beatty: Numis increases target price from 285p to 315p and stays with its add rating. Bankers Petroleum: Goldman Sachs takes target price from 365p to 379p and reiterates a buy recommendation.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks flat as US political deadlock continues
14th Oct 2013 08:38
A political stalemate in Washington over the debt ceiling weighed on risk appetite on Monday morning, with the FTSE 100 holding steady in early trading after hitting two-week highs the previous session. London's benchmark index finished at 6,483.79 on Friday, its highest close since September 27th,
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
19th Sep 2013 08:20
ASOS: Canaccord Genuity increases target price from 3400p to 6200p and upgrades to buy. Associated British Foods: Jefferies raises target price from 1650p to 1750p and retains a hold recommendation. Barclays: Alphavalue upgrades from add to buy with a target price of 344.20p. BHP Billiton: Nomura
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
6th Sep 2013 08:01
Antofagasta: Canaccord Genuity lowers target price from 1035p to 1020p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. Ashmore Group: Canaccord Genuity downgrades from buy to hold with a target price of 380p. Associated British Foods: Societe Generale upgrades to hold with a target price of 1900p
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher after late rally ahead of risk events
4th Sep 2013 16:37
The FTSE 100 managed to rally in afternoon trade on Wednesday to finish in positive territory after a strong start on Wall Street, though gains were only modest ahead of several key 'risk events' which have the potential to spark market volatility. It is set to be a busy end to the week with centra
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Ryanair profit warning drags fellow aviation stocks lower
4th Sep 2013 14:18
Shares in aviation companies easyJet and IAG were all heading south after Ryanair issued a warning on annual profits after its shares plunged in response. Europe's biggest low-cost air carrier said in a trading update it expected full-year net profit to be near the bottom of its earlier guidance of
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